Power lines

A global surge in copper theft is impacting telecoms and trains as high prices incentivize organized crime to target copper in power and telecoms lines. The rise in thefts is linked to criminal networks exploiting elevated metal prices.

A tree fell onto a car in Henrico County on Wednesday, causing damage and taking down power lines. The incident disrupted local infrastructure and posed potential safety hazards.

A semi-truck hauling a forklift knocked down power lines and ripped a telephone pole from the ground on Whitesville Road in Toms River, New Jersey, just before 11 a.m. Crews are working to restore electricity in the area.

An intersection in East Charlotte is closed due to tree limbs hitting power lines, causing power outages for a few hundred people. The incident occurred Wednesday morning.

An electricity company warned residents to avoid taking shelter under trees and to stay away from electricity poles, power lines, and other electrical installations during storms to prevent electrical hazards.

A major road in Charlotte is closed inbound due to downed power lines. At least two power poles have fallen, causing the closure.

A person was seriously injured after being electrocuted in south Charlotte near Ballantyne Commons Parkway on July 12. The individual was hospitalized with serious injuries, and the exact cause of the electrocution remains unclear. Several power lines were knocked down in the Charlotte region due to severe storms on July 10.

A 37-year-old woman was electrocuted after severe storms caused a power line to fall in southeast Charlotte, N.C. A neighbor reported hearing popping noises and discovering the woman's body after the line caught fire. The fire department was alerted, but the exact cause of the electrocution remains unclear, and her identity has not been released.

A 37-year-old woman was electrocuted after a power line fell and caught fire during severe storms in southeast Charlotte. A neighbor, Scott Mallonee, discovered the incident and alerted authorities, while video footage captured the moments before the power line snapped.

A woman was electrocuted in southeast Charlotte after severe storms caused a tree branch to fall onto power lines, igniting fires and knocking wires to the ground. The incident led to a police and Duke Energy investigation, with witnesses describing explosive and dangerous conditions.

BHP is considering the sale of a desalination plant and power lines in Chile. The assets are linked to the La Escondida mine, the world's largest copper mine located in the Antofagasta Region.

New York City's main energy source has experienced two outages this month, with its $6 billion power lines going offline twice since operations resumed at the start of the month. A heatwave in Manhattan has intensified concerns, as residents use box fans to cope with high temperatures.

The mayor of Paramus, N.J., declared a local State of Emergency due to extensive damage from a severe storm on the evening of the Fourth of July. The storm caused trees to topple, with some falling onto power lines or blocking homes.

Almost 80,000 people in Metro Detroit lost power after severe storms with 60-70 mph wind gusts caused trees and power lines to fall.

Straight-line winds caused significant damage and power outages in Moyock, North Carolina. A Tornado Warning was issued for the area, leading to reports of snapped power poles and lines.

New Nashville developments may require underground power lines for new streets. The regulation could apply to all new developments proposing new streets.

Strong storms caused tornado warnings, downed trees, and power lines in the Chicago area on Wednesday, with more storms expected Thursday.

A Northwest Houston animal rescue is facing financial challenges after power lines were cut. The Houston Police Department’s Media Relations Office reported that no motive has been established for the incident.

Firefighters responded to a brush fire in Calabasas near Mulholland Highway and Malibu Canyon Road. A water-dropping helicopter was used, and no buildings were immediately threatened, though power lines are present. The fire follows three major fires in Ventura and Riverside counties last week.

A nine-story building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, causing fatalities. James Bernardo, a food delivery worker, described hearing a sound like an airplane landing before witnessing pylons and power lines falling. The collapse occurred suddenly, transforming the structure into a twisted mass.

A hot-air balloon made an emergency landing in Sacramento County due to strong winds, crashing into the Sky River Casino at around 12:15 p.m. The incident occurred after the balloon launched unexpectedly from the casino, striking power lines during the emergency landing.

Wildfires have devastated Florida and Georgia, resulting in at least one fatality and the destruction of over 120 homes. One fire was caused by a foil balloon coming into contact with power lines.

A small plane crashed in Pacoima after clipping power lines during landing at Whiteman Airport. The incident occurred near San Fernando Road and Van, with the plane crashing upside down in a parking lot, as captured in dramatic video footage.

A plane crashed upside down in a Pacoima auto store parking lot, causing nearby power lines to fall. The Los Angeles Fire Department responded to the incident, and the pilot was hospitalized.